Hawaiian Humane Society, 1:30-4:30 p.m., $25. Students who want to help animals in their community and need service learning hours are invited to take this class to learn more about where to start. (356-2223, education@hawaiianhumane.org)

International City of Refuge Christian Church, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., $25. The church presents its first annual singles conference. Pre-registration required. (info@corcc.org, 677-5677)

Building Your Home for Life

Honolulu Country Club, 9-11 a.m., free. Learn more about how to start building your own home, including how to select a builder, what to watch out for, residential design and more. Pre-registration required. (593-2808, grahambuilders.com)

Halawa Xeriscape Garden, 10:30 a.m.-noon, $5/non-members. Learn about water conservation and how to produce organic food in your own backyard or lanai using aquaponics. Pre-registration required. (748-5315, workshops@hbws.org)

Various locations and times across Oahu, free. The Ko Olina Family and area residents unite to prepare and deliver Thanksgiving meals to more than 14 area churches and veterans organizations on the leeward coast. (koolina.com/events/17th-annual-thanksgiving-outreach-2)

Living Art Marine Center, 10 a.m., $20. Relax, get in a zen mood and enjoy making your own ocean-themed peace garden with air plants. Pre-registration required. (livingartmarinecenter.com/family)

Family Story Times

Waianae Public Library, 10:30 a.m., free. Families with children in pre-kindergarten to first grade are welcome to join in for free stories, songs and crafts, themed “STEAM Storytime Apples.” (697-7868)

The ARTS at Marks Garage, 6-10 p.m., $64-$80. The ARTS at Marks Garage celebrates its 15th anniversary with a fundraiser that promises spoken word, improv, live painting and interactive experiences, local art, food and drinks, and much more. (artsatmarks.com)

Robert August Wine Dinner

Paakai at Turtle Bay Resort, 6-8 p.m., $95. Enjoy a special wine dinner with Robert August and his Endless Harvest Collection of wines. (293-6000)